Randy Jackson May No Longer Be American Idol Judge, Mariah Carey in "Serious Talks" to Sign On

Randy Jackson May No Longer Be American Idol Judge, Mariah Carey in "Serious Talks" to Sign On

Talk about a shakeup!

On Thursday, Steven Tyler confirmed that he's leaving American Idol after just two seasons as a judge on the FOX smash; earlier in the day, Jennifer Lopez hinted (as long suspected) that she's splitting as well.

Now, a source tells Us Weekly that Tyler and Lopez's fellow judge Randy Jackson is also making a big move -- with plans to leave the judges' panel but remain involved with a mentoring role on the show.

Tyler, 64, explained of his sudden departure in a Thursday statement: "After some long…hard…thoughts…I've decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress 'American Idol' before she boils my rabbit . . .I strayed from my first love, AEROSMITH, and I'm back – but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I've got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band."

He added: "IDOL was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it."